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If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

15.06.2025 15:24

If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

You have freedom to travel. If I loan you my car, I can tell you not to take it out of town, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.

You have freedom of speech. If I loan you my computer, I can tell you not to use it for certain things, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.

Threats of violence

Why do so many autistic adults deal with self-hatred?

Conspiracy

That’s what it is. You have no right to use other people’s stuff. If people let you use their stuff, they can tell you how you can use it, and they can tell you to stop using it any time they want.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

I am 13 and I am planning to run away. What should I do to succeed?

Perjury

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations

What does it mean when a guy says he doesn't want to ruin the friendship? Is he rejecting me or is there another explanation? Why would a guy choose not to risk the friendship if he has feelings for me?

Insurrection

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

Can you share a picture of your favorite outfit and explain why you love it?

Child pornography

If you’re wondering why free speech doesn’t apply to the internet, it’s because you have no right to use other people’s stuff for free.

Revealing classified information

Why does my mother care about my sister more than me?

Insider trading

False advertising

No freedom is absolute.

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Revenge porn

Fraud